The LASIK methods in the past have involved a blade to create an opening on the corneal surface, but FemtoLASIK substitutes this for a femtosecond laser, and uses an excimer laser to correct the refractive condition itself.
This makes for a more precise procedure, one that outshines LASIK procedures of the past.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=”dotted” border_width=”2″][vc_custom_heading text=”What is FemtoLASIK procedure like?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1527135299391{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Stage 1: A femtosecond laser creates a corneal flap.
Stage 2: The corneal flap is opened.
Stage 3: The excimer laser is deployed on the exposed corneal surface.
Stage 4: The corneal flap is closed.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=”dotted” border_width=”2″][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Does FemtoLASIK hurt?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1527135399805{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”indent-left”]No, FemtoLASIK won’t hurt a bit. You will be topically anasthesized with eyedrops prior to the procedure. No needles are involved, nor is general anasthesia. You will be conscious for the entire duration of the procedure.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=”dotted” border_width=”2″][vc_custom_heading text=”4. What tests are needed before undergoing FemtoLASIK surgery?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1527135431405{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”indent-left”]There are 7 pre-FemtoLASIK tests :
- Subjective and objective refraction
- Intraocular pressure
- ATLAS / CRS Master (Corneal Mapping)
- Production and quality of tears
- PENTACAM (Corneal thickness)
- Glucose levels
- Physical examination of the eye
- Not to rub your eyes
- Not to get water on them
- Not to put on make-up near them
However, be mindful of places that are dusty and/or smokey; don’t rub your eyes, swim, or put on make up for two weeks.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=”dotted” border_width=”2″][vc_custom_heading text=”9. What’s so special about FemtoLASIK?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1577083440437{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”indent-left”]
- Very high level of precision.
- Less risk of inflammation.
- The healing process is faster.
- Fewer side effects.
- More comfortable for patients.
- Patient must be 18 years of age or above.
- A healthy and stable vision (no change in prescription in the past six months to one year).
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Not suffering from corneal diseases, significant retinal degeneration, severe dryness of the eye, or any such other conditions.
- Not suffering from a systemic disease that affects vision, such as lupus, diabetes mellitus (with unchecked glucose levels), or any such other conditions.
- Not have worn soft contacts for 2 weeks.
- Not have worn hard contacts for 3 weeks.
- The first two-three hours post-FemtoLASIK will be spent in a slightly foggy and uncomfortable state.
- Within 24 hours, the patient will enjoy a much sharper vision, but will still feel a bit dry on the eyes and sensitive to light.
- The first week will see clearer but not-quite-stable-yet vision.
- The second week onwards, the patient’s vision will be fully restored, and they will be rid of their dependency on glasses.